It’s been three and a half months since my partner died. Three and a half months of living alone. Sort of. Initially, there were family around who stayed with me. But everyone eventually returned to …
Things that go thump, whirr, chirp, meow, bang…
I love the few weeks in late summer/early autumn when it is neither too hot nor too cold, and I can keep my bedside window cracked open for temperate fresh air. This time of year also features the …
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Famous Roommates
I love to watch movies, read People magazine and keep up with what’s going on in Hollywood. This is, understandably, not a hobby that everyone enjoys. The entertainment industry and 'who's who' aren’t …
Paper products – to share or not to share?
The areas most commonly shared in a multi-person household are the kitchen and bathrooms. Each of these areas requires a set of disposable products. In the kitchen, along with cooking supplies such as …
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When Things Change
On New Year’s Eve of 2008, three friends, Dennis, Amanda, and Bob (not their real names), decided that they wanted to create an intentional community. They knew each other already from an annual …
COVID Lockdowns – a lesson in extremes
Did your housing situation change during the COVID-19 pandemic? The covid lockdowns of 2020 upended our day to day lives and, in many cases, our homes as millions of people were forced to reckon with …
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